Provides an introduction to the Australian Standard Classification of Education (ASCED). The ASCED is made up of two component classifications, Field of Education and Level of Education. It provides a basis for comparable administrative and statistical data on educational activities and attainment classified by field and level. The publication provides an overview of the development and implementation of ASCED, the structure of the classification, the coding system and the relationship with other education classifications.

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